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Geology

The Himalayas were thrust up when India collided with Asia 50 million years ago. Geology. Geology’s Factors on Himalayan Life. Ammonites, fossilized sea creatures found up to 18,000 ft. in the region, are sacred to Hindus as symbols of Vishnu. SHALIGRAM. Kathmandu 1934.

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Geology

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  1. The Himalayas were thrust up when India collided with Asia 50 million years ago Geology

  2. Geology’s Factors on Himalayan Life Ammonites, fossilized sea creatures found up to 18,000 ft. in the region, are sacred to Hindus as symbols of Vishnu. SHALIGRAM Kathmandu 1934

  3. Geological-Geographical Regions in Cross Section Peaks to Gangetic Plain: 100-120 miles

  4. Monsoon Climate: Atmospheric forces and Himalayan Micro-ecological regions

  5. Monsoon as Primary Factor in South Asian Life

  6. Flora

  7. Fauna

  8. Indic Culture Migrates North

  9. Later, Tibetanization transforms mid-hills with Tibeto-Burman speaking migrants and who practice Buddhism

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